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Middle East Orders Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airbus

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Syrian president says country plans to order eight Airbus aircraft during Macron visit

During a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa said the country plans to order eight Airbus aircraft. The announcement links Damascus’ fleet intentions to a high-level French engagement, signaling potential near-term aircraft procurement discussions.

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2026-07-07T07:59:03.746146-07:00

Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Asia-Pacific (APAC) Embraer

Aircraft Interiors International • Web Team

India’s civil aviation authority grants Type Certification to Embraer E-Jets

By Aircraft Interiors International: India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has awarded Type Certification to Embraer’s E-Jets range of aircraft. The certification covers multiple aircraft from the E-Jets family of small narrowbody aircraft, including the E190, E195, and the E195-E2.

AirInsight

DGCA certifies Embraer’s E2 family

AeroTime

India certifies multiple Embraer aircraft including E195 and E195-E2 jets

Also: flightlineweekly.com, Aviation24, LARA, Aviation Week, Airline Economics and aviator.aero

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2026-07-07T04:13:47.719409-07:00

Orders Airlines Lufthansa

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Lufthansa to cut short, medium-haul fleet by 15 jets in 2027

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Lufthansa to cut short, medium-haul fleet by 15 jets in 2027” today!.

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2026-07-07T06:30:27.539454-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Joby and Archer’s trade-secret battle inches along in federal court

By FlightGlobal: Joby has requested a jury trial as Archer seeks to have the case dismissed. The trade-secret legal battle between air taxi developers Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation continues, with Archer asking a federal judge to dismiss the claims.

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2026-07-07T07:59:31.044753-07:00

eVTOL Airports Accident

eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Electra, UrbanV, and Signature Aviation Sign MOU for Regional Air Mobility Partnership

By eVTOL Insights: Electra, UrbanV, and Signature Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop infrastructure and operations for a new regional mobility model using ultra-short takeoff and landing aircraft.

Flying Magazine

Hybrid-Electric Regional Aviation Is Coming to an FBO Near You

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-07-07T05:14:29.644526-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Europe Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Orders Airbus Airlines

ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

Owner of European Cargo goes into liquidation, to sell A340s

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on European Cargo at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-07-07T05:46:09.690381-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Airports Air India

Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

Air India goes digital with cargo.one

By Inflight Online: Air India Cargo goes live on cargo.one, unlocking instant digital booking and global sales reach for forwarders across key international routes.

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2026-07-07T04:17:39.240522-07:00

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